वेदसार शिव स्तोत्रम् — Benefits & How to Chant
वेदसार शिव स्तोत्रम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting वेदसार शिव स्तोत्रम्
Recitation of the Vedasara Shiva Stotram is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Mondays, and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant वेदसार शिव स्तोत्रम्
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Vedasara Shiva Stotram slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that to recite the Vedasara Shiva Stotram with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.
Origin & History
Source: Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
The Vedasara Shiva Stotram is traditionally ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya. The "Essence of the Vedas" hymn to Shiva by Adi Shankaracharya — adoring the Lord of all beings (Pashupati), beyond name and form, the one supreme reality the Vedas point to.